Places to visit near

Medina

Medina is a city in Medina Province district, Saudi Arabia of about 1,300,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit: 128 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tomb of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, Prophet's Mosque and Masjid Al Ijabah.

24.4686° N, 39.6142° EPop. 1,300,000

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Within 30 km171 places
Within 50 km182
Must-see22
Notable121
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Medina

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:59 pm

49 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Medina
  2. Dar Al Madinah Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Al Romat Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mosque Al-Qiblatayn - Mosque of the Two Qiblasmosque · 30 min
  5. Miqat Dhul Hulaifahmosque or dargah · 30 min
  6. Quba Mosquemosque · 30 min
  7. Back in Medina
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Medina?

Tomb of Prophet Muhammad PBUH (tomb, about 1 km), Prophet's Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Masjid Al Ijabah (mosque, about 1 km), As-Sajadah Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Sela (viewpoint, about 2 km), Al-Rayah Mosque (mosque, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Medina?

182 places on Spotwander: 128 mosques & dargahs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest dargah to Medina?

Shuhada Uhud Madina, about 1 km by road; Abu Dhar Al-Ghafari Gates - 31, 32 (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Medina?

Ouhoud Medina, about 1 km by road; Sela (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Medina?

Start in Medina, visit Dar Al Madinah Museum, then Al Romat Mountain, then Mosque Al-Qiblatayn - Mosque of the Two Qiblas, then Miqat Dhul Hulaifah, then Quba Mosque, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

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